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July 3, 2026 | Main line

European Commission warns Netherlands of preferential treatment for NS

This is potentially the Netherlands’ second infringement of EU law regarding passenger rail services.

June 11, 2026 | Policy

Europe’s rail sector wants action as capacity regulation enters force

Industry bodies want quick adoption of the European Railway Platform (ERP), an advisory body representing operators that will provide input on capacity allocation, traffic management, performance monitoring and technical standards.

May 13, 2026 | Policy

EU Passenger Mobility Package meets with fierce industry response

Measures on ticket retailing are “unprecedented and unjustified regulatory interventionism,” according to CER.

May 12, 2026 | Europe

Direct Berlin - Oslo service launches in 2028

DB will operate new service in partnership with DSB and Vy with Talgo ICE L trains.

May 7, 2026 | Financial

Unife wants Europe’s polluters to pay for future high-speed network

European Rail Supply Industry Association says revenue from emissions trading should be used to finance Europe’s proposed €546bn high-speed network.

April 29, 2026 | Infrastructure

DG Move land director bemoans lack of progress with ETCS deployment

Kristian Schmidt says only 10% of Europe’s TEN-T network has been equipped with ETCS.

April 22, 2026 | Policy

EC clears Lisbon light rail bid of distortive foreign subsidies

Approval follows replacement of CRRC by Pesa in consortium bidding to build Violet Line.

April 16, 2026 | Financial

Belgian sovereign wealth fund takes full control of Lineas

European Commission approves SFPIM taking sole control of freight operator.

April 15, 2026 | Africa

Ghana secures EU grant for ETCS project

ETCS Level 1 will be installed on Tema - Mpakadan line.

March 25, 2026 | Freight

State aid approved for France - Italy piggyback service

Both governments are providing direct grants to relaunch Aiton - Orbassano service.

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